Janelle Monáe, a critically acclaimed singer, songwriter and actress, never fails to push the boundaries with her art. Labeled as a concept artist, Monáe transports listeners to another realm where alter egos, scientific fiction, and neo soul come together as one. Monáe’s album, and film project of the same name, Dirty Computer (2018) is no different, combining elements of pop … [Read more...] about Exploring Memory and Identity Through Janelle Monae’s “Dirty Computer”
Afrofuturism
Reimagining Africa: Black Panther and the Power of Afrofuturism
For decades, Africa has often been portrayed in the media as a "dark continent," a place defined by poverty, conflict, and lack of resources. Examples of this stereotype can be found in movies such as Blood Diamond (2007) or Out of Africa (1985), where the African characters and African continent are demoralized, all while the white protagonists are depicted as “saviors” of the … [Read more...] about Reimagining Africa: Black Panther and the Power of Afrofuturism